SharePoint Central Administration is a web application and management interface provided by SharePoint Server 2019, which serves as a central hub for managing and configuring SharePoint farm settings, web applications, and site collections. It offers a graphical user interface (GUI) for SharePoint administrators to configure and manage various aspects of the SharePoint environment.
Some of the tasks that can be performed through SharePoint Central Administration include:
- Managing web applications and site collections
- Configuring service applications and their associated settings
- Managing user profiles and audiences
- Configuring search settings and crawl schedules
- Managing farm-level settings, such as security and system settings
- Monitoring farm health and usage reports
- Configuring backup and restore operations
- Deploying and managing solutions and features
SharePoint Central Administration is an essential tool for SharePoint administrators, as it provides a centralized location for managing and monitoring SharePoint environments. It helps maintain the overall health, stability, and performance of the SharePoint farm while also allowing for easier troubleshooting and configuration.
